The questions Tao Jing asked were nothing to be ashamed of. Wei Ziqi roughly and completely told her the origin of his connection with the Du family.
After listening, Tao Jing couldn't help exclaiming in wonder.
"Actually, I know a bit about the gossips of the older generation. I'm not sure if you want to hear it. I'm afraid you'll be unhappy if I tell you," Tao Jing said hesitantly, nibbling on her chopsticks.
Wei Ziqi tilted his head. What did the gossips of the older generation have to do with him?
"Go ahead. I won't be unhappy. In your circle, I don't really care about anyone. As long as you don't speak ill of Miaomiao, I won't be unhappy no matter what you say."
Wei Ziqi smiled and replied playfully.
Hearing this, Tao Jing felt relieved. She began to tell the story as if she were just sharing a tale with the two of them.
"I heard about this. I'm not sure if it's true, after all, I was just born at that time. I heard that Uncle Du, well, your biological father, was rather dull when he was young, while Mrs. Du was quite unrestrained. She was on the cutting - edge of fashion. Uncle Du was one of the most handsome men in their circle back then. He and Mrs. Du were childhood sweethearts. Everyone said they were a perfect match. But just when they were about to get engaged, Mrs. Du suddenly wanted to call off the engagement. However, the two families had a lot of business cooperation. This marriage was not only because they were well - matched but also a combination of interests. After all, an alliance is not a feud. They must choose a family that their children like relatively. Uncle Du was quite capable and took over the family business at a young age. Mrs. Du was probably a typical socialite, artistic and fashionable. Although she had no place to show her talent in business, she was presentable. So both families attached great importance to and were very satisfied with this marriage."
"When Mrs. Du proposed to call off the engagement, it really shocked everyone. The incident caused quite a stir at that time. After all, Uncle Du and Mrs. Du were quite well - known figures back then. No one could figure out why such a well - matched couple would suddenly have one of them call off the engagement. But in this circle, everyone knows everyone. With a little inquiry, you could find out that Mrs. Du was pursuing a senior from the school club. I heard that the senior didn't like Mrs. Du and didn't accept her. The senior came from an ordinary family. He was really good - looking, but Uncle Du was just as good - looking as him. Maybe the only advantage he had was his high artistic attainments. Anyway, his paintings were already very valuable in the circle at that time. But these are not the key points. The key point is that the senior was already married. His wife was arranged for him by his family since childhood. To put it bluntly, she was a child bride. There were many such cases in the countryside at that time, so it's not strange for us."
Tao Jing became animated as she talked about the gossips. To some extent, she was extremely similar to Cheng Ruan, who loved to hear gossips.
She stopped halfway, gulped down a few sips of drink to moisten her throat, and then continued.
"The senior was a good man. No matter whether Mrs. Du used money or power, he remained loyal to his wife. Uncle Du also put aside all his work to coax Mrs. Du and tried to get her to change her mind. At that time, Mrs. Du's family was almost becoming a joke in the circle. After all, a high - born lady pestering a married man who ignored her was really embarrassing. So Mrs. Du's parents locked their daughter up at home by force. The senior was also annoyed. After graduating, he went back to his hometown with his wife and never showed up again. People thought Mrs. Du had given up her thoughts after he left. Uncle Du also married her smoothly. But unexpectedly, just two years after they got married, the senior returned to the imperial capital for work. This really caused a stir. Mrs. Du was pregnant but still liked to go to the senior's workplace from time to time. She tried every means to get the senior to have dinner with her. A few months later, the senior finally finished all his work in the imperial capital and wanted to take his pregnant wife and run back home overnight. But on the way, they had a car accident. All three of them died. When Mrs. Du heard the news, she was so shocked that she had a premature birth."
After Tao Jing finished speaking, her eyes drifted in Wei Ziqi's direction. She said mysteriously, "But I heard from the adults that the child in the Du family now looks very much like the senior that Mrs. Du pestered. Before I knew about your situation, I always thought Uncle Du was cuckolded. In fact, people in the circle all thought so. Uncle Du also knew about this. But it could be seen that Uncle Du loved Mrs. Du very much, so he never pursued the matter. But now thinking about it, she probably didn't let you into the family because the child looked very much like her senior and she wanted to keep that child. But this also proves in a way that Uncle Du was not cuckolded. I used to look down on Mrs. Du, but now it seems that I misunderstood her. At least it seems that she didn't do anything to be sorry for Uncle Du during the marriage."
Wei Ziqi raised his eyebrows and listened with great interest. He didn't expect that there was such a tortuous past between his biological parents.
In modern times, this was just like a typical Mary Sue idol drama!
His biological mother was the female lead, his father was the male supporting character who took over, and the senior was the early - deceased male lead.
The relationship was really complicated.
However, no matter what the reason was that his biological mother didn't want him to enter the family, it had nothing to do with him. If she wanted to hold on to her first love, so be it. In his opinion, his biological father was quite stupid. Why should he continue to dote on someone who didn't know how to cherish?
Only someone like Miaomiao, who treated others sincerely, was worthy of someone's lifelong protection.
"The story of the two of them is really hard to put into words," Wei Ziqi couldn't help but sigh.
"Hey, it's like this in this circle. It's really rare for people to marry the one they love. Everyone gets together because of interests. And don't be afraid of Mrs. Du's threats. With your status, people will look up to you. You are a real young master. The one in the Du family is the one who occupies someone else's position. Moreover, people in the circle used to regard him as an illegitimate child. No one wanted to talk to him. And this person has been in poor health since childhood. He was born with the illness. He never played with us and was very out of place. There are no friends for him in the circle."